Professor Christopher K.R.T. Jones — Recipient of the 2020 MPE Prize
Professor Chris Jones is the Bill Guthridge Distinguished Professor in Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of the Mathematics and Climate Research Network (MCRN). The 2020 MPE Prize recognizes Professor Jones for his many significant contributions to climate science and the mathematics of planet Earth.
Category Archives: Public Health
Contagious Behavior
There has been some press coverage of an article that appeared in the October 4, 2013 issue of Science called “Social Factors in Epidemiology” by Chris Bauch and Alison Galvani. The article highlights how social factors and social responses are intertwined in biological systems. Continue reading
Mathematical Modeling and Leukemia
A group of mathematicians, biologists and hematologists from Romania is developing new mathematical models of leukemia, with the goal to help the medical community better understand the disease and develop adequate treatment routines. Since for a certain patient, the evolution of the disease strongly depends on the features of his/her disease (or on specific parameters – mathematically speaking), these treatment strategies should be adapted to the patient characteristics. Continue reading
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The Mathematics Behind Biological Invasions
When asked to give an invited lecture at the first ever Mathematical Congress of the Americas, I jumped at the chance. This would be an opportunity to meet new colleagues from the Americas and to share my interest in mathematical ecology. Continue reading
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Talking Across Fields
The AIM workshop on exponential random network models was an experiment, bringing together people in applied social sciences, biologists, statisticians, and mathematicians who are interested in the emerging field of graph limit theory. Continue reading
DIMACS/CCICADA Collaboration on REU and Other Sustainability Projects
The Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS) and the Command Control Interoperability Center for Advanced Data Analysis (CCICADA), both based at Rutgers University, have collaborated on some recent activities to enhance the summer experience for several undergraduate students participating in the DIMACS/CCICADA Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. DIMACS and CCICADA recently co-hosted a workshop on Science and Technology Innovations in Hurricane Sandy Research. Continue reading
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Random Networks and the Spread of HIV
Martina Morris, a Professor of Sociology and Statistics at the University of Washington, studies the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases like HIV using network analysis. Continue reading
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Modeling the Progression and Propagation of Infectious Diseases
Two recent articles, written for a general audience, provide examples from the applied mathematics literature that show how mathematics is used to model and understand the progression and propagation of certain kinds of infections. Continue reading
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Neglected Tropical Diseases — and how mathematics can help
“Neglected Tropical Diseases” isn’t just a generic title for all the forgotten diseases in the world; it’s a specific designation on behalf of the World Health Organization for 13 particular diseases that qualify for neglected status. Collectively, these diseases infect about one sixth of the world’s population. Continue reading
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Workshop “Major and Neglected Diseases in Africa,” May 6-10, 2013
A workshop on “Major and Neglected Diseases in Africa” was held at the University of Ottawa, May 6-10, 2013. Continue reading
Guinea Worms, the Carter Center, and Mathematics
A couple of weeks ago I saw former president Jimmy Carter on the Daily Show. The story he told Jon Stewart was nothing short of amazing. Continue reading
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Data, Mathematics, and the Social Sciences
Last September the White House honored Michael Flowers, New York’s Director of Policy and Strategic Planning Analytics, as a Champion of Change. Flowers’ team figures out ways to use an effective combination of common sense and analysis of data to efficiently solve some of New York’s vexing problems. Continue reading
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Report on “Models and Methods in Ecology and Epidemiology (M2E2)”
“Science without data is science-fiction.” This was on of the boldest (if more facetious…) statements heard at the workshop “Models and Methods in Ecology and Epidemiology (M2E2)” held at CRM last week. Speakers from very diverse backgrounds presented a wide rage of mathematical models developed to better understand the dynamics and propagation mechanisms of, amongst others, Avian Flu, Lyme Disease and the West Nile virus. Throughout the presentations, the pervasive role played by data incorporation in the models was emphasized, and the equally important organization of model development as a team effort was underlined. Continue reading
“Models and Methods in Ecology, Epidemiology (M2E2)”
A scientific workshop, as part of the pan-Canadian MPE2013 thematic program “Models and Methods in Ecology, Epidemiology and Public Health (M2E2)”, started at CRM today. The workshop, focusing on models and methods in ecology and epidemiology, was designed to initiate … Continue reading
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Using Mathematical Modeling to Eradicate Diseases
The Guinea Worm Disease, which already affected 50 million people, is almost eradicated with fewer than 2000 cases. What happened? Mathematical modeling helps identifying the most relevant parameter and design a strategy of action. Continue reading
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